The only other figure thread I know here mainly focuses on Japanese statues. Guess this might be the best place to talk about them. You guys are a unique breed since what you like is usually pretty different from the standard collector.
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- Thread starter Diggeh
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The only other figure thread I know here mainly focuses on Japanese statues. Guess this might be the best place to talk about them. You guys are a unique breed since what you like is usually pretty different from the standard collector.
For Your Consideration: Three Scientifically Inaccurate T-Rex Figures (and some background Smiskis)
These three dinosaur toys are interesting to compare. The first two I've had since I was a young boy (I'm 33 now...) and the third I just picked up yesterday. It's neat to see how the depictions of these animals has changed over the years.
1) This hideous fuck-face
This is one of the oldest toys I still have. This thing is just awful to look at, which is why I love it. It's just terrible. It looks more like an alien kaiju than a dinosaur. Like the sculptor had never seen a dinosaur and was asked to make this based on a brief description. I don't know where it came from or who made it. It's gross and awesome.
2) 80s Tsukuda Hobby T-Rex
I don't remember exactly what museum I got this from. Maybe a natural history museum in Pennsylvania, or the Children's Museum in Indianapolis? Anyway, at the time this thing was considered highly accurate compared to other dino toys of the era. It's got wonderful detail and is surprisingly light. The eyes really set it apart from other dinosaur figures.
3) Schleich Red T-Rex
This is the newest one, I just picked her up from Meijer on clearance! This figure is a fucking knock-out! Solid as a rock but the textured skin is slightly soft like rubber. The head sculpt looks straight out of Jurassic Park and the articulating jaw is a nice touch. This one is almost perfect but the lack of feathers makes it a dated representation. Even so, this is a badass figure and I highly recommend it. It's definitely one of the best Schleich dinos and outclasses many of their others.
Welp, that's that. Hope you enjoyed looking at these little monsters.
These three dinosaur toys are interesting to compare. The first two I've had since I was a young boy (I'm 33 now...) and the third I just picked up yesterday. It's neat to see how the depictions of these animals has changed over the years.
1) This hideous fuck-face
This is one of the oldest toys I still have. This thing is just awful to look at, which is why I love it. It's just terrible. It looks more like an alien kaiju than a dinosaur. Like the sculptor had never seen a dinosaur and was asked to make this based on a brief description. I don't know where it came from or who made it. It's gross and awesome.
2) 80s Tsukuda Hobby T-Rex
I don't remember exactly what museum I got this from. Maybe a natural history museum in Pennsylvania, or the Children's Museum in Indianapolis? Anyway, at the time this thing was considered highly accurate compared to other dino toys of the era. It's got wonderful detail and is surprisingly light. The eyes really set it apart from other dinosaur figures.
3) Schleich Red T-Rex
This is the newest one, I just picked her up from Meijer on clearance! This figure is a fucking knock-out! Solid as a rock but the textured skin is slightly soft like rubber. The head sculpt looks straight out of Jurassic Park and the articulating jaw is a nice touch. This one is almost perfect but the lack of feathers makes it a dated representation. Even so, this is a badass figure and I highly recommend it. It's definitely one of the best Schleich dinos and outclasses many of their others.
Welp, that's that. Hope you enjoyed looking at these little monsters.
Oh boy, kinda late for that. Your best bet is to keep an eye on sites on release day because they usually have a bit of extra stock by then. BBTS and Crunchy will also open sales later since Amazon got it so keep an eye on them as well in the coming days.
Yeah, I know.
I'll just keep my ear to the rail and see if I can catch one when more open up.
Since I wasn't charged probably when it ships, or at least close to it.
Entertainment Earth doesn't charge you until it ships. They also allow cancellations if that's your thing. But you have to email them or use their customer service chat for that. It's not self-serve cancellations.
Found a Legends Silver Surfer at Walgreens finally. Also grabbed a 90's Cyclops from ebay for $40. Trying to get myself a Rogue but doesnt look like Ima be able to get one for less than $60 ughhhh
Wow, there was a Target near here that still had Rogue almost a year after they first got some in.
I only saw Cyclops in a store once.
I remember teasing someone in here for having like 46 predator figures.
After getting my first, now I understand why.
After getting my first, now I understand why.
I havent bought any of those Mezco 1/12 figures yet but that Blade is mighty tempting as a first one
If you have a Five Below near you they probably got in the Marvel Legends Mantis wave - Movie Star-Lord,Rocket,Gamora,Nebula, comic Death's Head II, Ex Nihilo, Adam Warlock at 5 dollars each.
I found 50 figures at one store then just a single Death's Head or two Rockets at others. After a day the 50 figure store was down to half and all of the Nebulas/Gamoras were gone.
I found 50 figures at one store then just a single Death's Head or two Rockets at others. After a day the 50 figure store was down to half and all of the Nebulas/Gamoras were gone.
I've got 20+ of them, so that might have been me? They're pretty amazing figures. Despite being basically the same figure, they all feel like different. Which one did you get?
Same. Blade and Ghost Rider both are very tempting.
The fugitive one that just came out but yeah honestly I might just grab as many as I can now(at least of the same scale) because this one is fantastic
I got him recently as well. He's amazing. With all the alternate parts, there's just so many options to display him. Just an outstanding figure. He fits right in scale wise with all the older figures. I can't wait for them to release their Upgrade Predator from the movie. He looks phenomenal. Given his scale in the trailers, he'll probably be 10 or 11 inches tall. Just a mammoth Predator.
Ill put it next to my demogorgon, which i will own...someday. i also need a Mind FlayerI got him recently as well. He's amazing. With all the alternate parts, there's just so many options to display him. Just an outstanding figure. He fits right in scale wise with all the older figures. I can't wait for them to release their Upgrade Predator from the movie. He looks phenomenal. Given his scale in the trailers, he'll probably be 10 or 11 inches tall. Just a mammoth Predator.
All the time! I have 30+ preorders of Hot Toys figures on BBTS and they've been awful about notifying me when they receive it in their warehouse. So I'll just get an e-mail that a package is on the way.
I used to have that problem and also ordering the same figures twice because I'd forgotten about a previous order, so now I keep a spreadsheet of all my orders/preorders along with when they're expected. Helps a ton. I also put tracking numbers in there when they ship so I have one place I can easily look up status on my orders.
Thanks for the heads up. Picked up the last 3 at a local Five Below. I'll check another in my area after work.
Splatoon figma are up for pre-order. DX version seems to actually include two figures. 10k after the Nintendo tax. Woof.
If anything her skin's actually lighter than the other figure.
Clearly they're saving the dark skin for the Octoling set.
Got the classic One:12 Doctor Strange in today.
Hot DAMN this is my favorite release yet. Phenomenal attention to detail. Head sculpt is incredible, the new super-slim body mold is perfect, and the wired cloak looks crazy good.
Hot DAMN this is my favorite release yet. Phenomenal attention to detail. Head sculpt is incredible, the new super-slim body mold is perfect, and the wired cloak looks crazy good.
Speaking of which, Doctor Strange First Appearance Edition (NYCC exclusive) up for preorder:
https://www.mezcotoyz.com/dr-strange-first-appearance-edition
Ive never ordered directly from goodsmile before so I gotta ask, payment upon order or shipping?
Great Saiyaman (exclusive) pre-orders will be up soon.
Tomorrow, 4pm JP time, as usual. Looks cool. Never found the pesona to be a big deal like some DB fans, but it's cool so will buy!
To be more accurate, it's a few weeks usually before it ships. I only order the holiday Mikus off it, and if they release say, mid month, I'll get charged late the previous month. You get an email reminding you when they will charge, though.
I have the first Berserker Armor Figma, but I just ordered this one too because you know it has new hat!
Got it from Amiami BTW
Got it from Amiami BTW
If it's not within your allocated figure budget then don't buy it. If you really wanted it I don't think you'd have been so hesitant.
Anyways, finally snapped a good number of photos for my latest purchase, Metamor Force God Gravion by Sentinel.
Overall I had a lot of fun with this figure. Might be my favorite new toy of the year.
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been up for a while now. seems like stock will be robust.